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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.53, 1,013.66 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.53, 1,013.66 and 402.96 is: 556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.53 : 1,013.66 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.53/1,013.66 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.53x = 1,013.66 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.53x = 408,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,464.43/734.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.09

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